MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,778 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both outer sills are starting to corrode.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both sills at front corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both sills at front corroding
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EML on
corrosion at both front sills
rear section of exhaust in poor condition/corroded
Corrosion setting into exhaust rear box.(oe)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion setting into exhaust rear box.(oe)
Offside rear tyre on 2mm.Limit 1.6mm.(oe)165/70/14
Parking brake travel.
Underside trays loose.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
advise eng mgm lamp on
advise parking brake nearing the end of its working travel at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise eng mgm lamp stays on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise eng mgm lamp stays on
advise offside front tyre wearing at inner shoulder of tyre possible tracking problem
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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SA52 HBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA52 HBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SA52 HBX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2003.
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